Someone said Joni was not responsible for the orchestration on BSN and 
therefore doesn't get credit for it.  But let's talk about inspiration and 
who gets credit for that. If Mendoza and Klein had been conducting, arranging 
and producing for Britney or Whitney, would they have been inspired to 
co-create the stunning work that BSN is?  I don't think so.  We all have our 
favorites and BSN is one of mine.  I too might have preferred these songs 
without the full orchestra and I realize our heroine's voice is 
smoke-damaged.  But even with these complaints, this is a stupendous 
collection of songs, with beautiful and memorable interpretations.  For me, 
it's a desert island disc.  
Bryan

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